LINDA CLEARY CUSATO

Linda Cleary Cusato passed away on Dec. 30, 2012 in Fairfield, CT. She was 65. She was born to Francis and the late Winifred Cleary on May 14, 1947 in Middletown, NY.

Linda graduated from Middletown HS, SUNY Orange and Brockport with a BA. Her career spanned RJ Smith Realty, The Girl Scouts of USA, Occupations, Inc. and Director of Personnel Management with Orange County Government.

Linda was involved in The Middletown Historical Society, OCCC Alumni Association, and most notably with The Goshen Rotary where she served as President in 2006/2007.

She is survived by her father, Francis Cleary of Middletown, NY; daughter, Kristen Cusato of Fairfield, CT; son, Michael Cusato and his wife, Karen of Westport, CT; sister, Kathy Watts and her husband, John of Middletown; sister, Cindy Vahjen and her husband, Bruce of New Fairfield, CT; many nieces, nephews and her dear friend, Gail Sicina.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Linda on January 13, 2013 at The Elks Lodge, 48 Prospect Street, Middletown NY, from 2 to 6 p.m.